Question

How did the language variety of Tan's mother affect Tan's perception of her mother?

A. Tan was embarrassed by her mother's broken English while growing up; however, she eventually began to appreciate the language variety.
B. Tan was always immensely proud of her mother's unique way of communicating in the English language, which is why she chose to discuss her mom in the book.
C. Tan was embarrassed by her mother's language variety, and Tan was ashamed that she also lapsed into broken English at times.
D. Tan was neutral about her mother's language variety, but she chose to speak proper English that she learned at school.
Tan was initially proud of her mother's language variety, but she began to dislike it when she noticed how others reacted to it.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Tan was proud of her mother who had a unique way of communicating in English language that is why in her book she chooses to discuss about her mother.

Tan and her mother they had a close relationship because,

1. Tan's mother used to attend tans lectures.

2. Her mother trusts and relies on her to talk to doctors about the scan of CAT.

Tan is the author of this essay which is entitled as the" mother tongue". The message of Tan's essay is that communication is more about intent and not specific word and words usage.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation: